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C18 ELO

2010 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,077 mi
Last recorded44,077 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ELO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 44,077 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 44,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,002 miles

Offside headlamp full of condensation

Fail 28 Nov 2024 43,002 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside headlamp full of condensation

Pass 2 Nov 2023 41,825 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 41,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 40,234 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 39,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,622 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 34,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,521 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,669 miles

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which cover components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 25,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

vehicle fitted with undertrays and engine covers which cover components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,428 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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C18 ELO is a 2010 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C18 ELO registered?

C18 ELO is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is C18 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 ELO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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